How Did/Do You Stay Fit In Military Service?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Push-ups... LOTS of push-ups..

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My arms aren't long enough to get my belly off the ground, so do they then count?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Atmo

As a young horndog in the Air Force assigned to NATO, getting extra pay for hazardous duty and living off base when the USD was worth twice it's current value, I spent free time living large and visiting American friendly countries. Exercise was an afterthought.

I might be in better shape today, decades later, than military days. My 6X weekly routine is 90 min cardio on an elliptical or stationary bike, light free weights and calisthenics (burpees are badass).

On the 7th day of the week either a half-century ride on my road bike, or 30-mile MTB XC ride, or day hike in the mountains half the year with cross-country skiing in the snow months.

My PC doc says I'm either in the top 5% for my age group or denial, he doesn't know which.

What the heck are "light free weights"?

I could use some lighter weights -

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What the heck are "light free weights"?

I could use some lighter weights -

These, 30 lbs./side for bi-tri-shoulder-wrist work, go more for reps than exhaustion. At my age adding muscle mass is difficult without supplements so I focus on trying to maintain mass, such as it is, through reps and diet.

https://www.amazon.com/lbs-Adjustabl...9053340&sr=8-2

I also have a door frame mounted chin bar.

https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Functio...s%2C218&sr=8-9

And push up stands that help take stress off of wrists.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Fitne...s%2C213&sr=8-2

I have the elliptical set up in front of a tv to watch streaming videos, the bike trainer using my road bike with a laptop running Trainer Road and a floor fan to keep cool.

https://www.trainerroad.com/

Not that I know what I'm doing, it's a comfy routine I've done for years and need to maintain weight since I like to cook and eat well plus everything fits into a spare bedroom.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Atmo

These, 30 lbs./side for bi-tri-shoulder-wrist work, go more for reps than exhaustion. ........

impressive set up!

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Atmo

As a young horndog in the Air Force assigned to NATO, getting extra pay for hazardous duty and living off base when the USD was worth twice it's current value, I spent free time living large and visiting American friendly countries. Exercise was an afterthought.

I might be in better shape today, decades later, than military days. My 6X weekly routine is 90 min cardio on an elliptical or stationary bike, light free weights and calisthenics (burpees are badass).

On the 7th day of the week either a half-century ride on my road bike, or 30-mile MTB XC ride, or day hike in the mountains half the year with cross-country skiing in the snow months.

My PC doc says I'm either in the top 5% for my age group or denial, he doesn't know which.

I am stronger than I was at 18 in the Army by a long shot, but I cant run like the zebra I used to be lol

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by humfrz

My arms aren't long enough to get my belly off the ground, so do they then count?

As long as your feet are together, sure.

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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

As long as your feet are together, sure.

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Oh, OK, kind of like a rocking horse -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I am stronger than I was at 18 in the Army by a long shot, but I cant run like the zebra I used to be lol

Oh, I got the picture, there you were -

[86MLR]

LOL

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, I got the picture, there you were -

Lol here's a more accurate image and one of the few I had from the military

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I am stronger than I was at 18 in the Army by a long shot, but I cant run like the zebra I used to be lol

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Atmo

A visiting American friendly countries.

So you never left the US?

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So you never left the US?

You need to travel more.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Atmo

You need to travel more.

So you totally missed the joke of American "friendly" countries. Not exactly what you even attached that list to prove.